Puranic

Brahma Vaivarta Purana References to Ganesha

Useful for comparative study of Ganesha narratives across Purana traditions.

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Vedic

Gananam Tva Ganapatim

The mantra is Vedic and addressed in its original context to Brahmanaspati/Brihaspati; later Ganesha worship often uses it devotionally for Ganapati.

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Upanishadic

Ganapati Atharvashirsha

A widely recited text in Ganapati worship, presenting Ganesha in a Vedantic devotional frame.

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Stotra

Ganesh Sahasranama

Used for extended nama-japa, worship, and contemplative study.

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Later devotional literature

Ganesha Pancharatnam

A beloved Sanskrit hymn used in devotional singing and recitation.

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Puranic

Ganesha Purana

A primary Ganapatya Purana for devotional theology and narrative traditions.

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Puranic

Mudgala Purana

Important later Ganapatya source for symbolic forms of Ganesha.

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Stotra

Sankata Nashana Ganapati Stotra

Popular household stotra recited for courage, clarity, and auspicious beginnings.

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Puranic

Shiva Purana: Birth of Ganesha

One of the best-known Puranic narrative sources for Ganesha's birth story.

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Traditional prayer

Vakratunda Mahakaya

A widely used opening prayer before study, worship, and new work.

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